Being a member of the S&P 500 is a badge of honor for stocks. In 2013, nearly 20 companies were bestowed with a coveted spot, including Facebook, General Motors, and General Growth Properties.

When it comes to stocks, the S&P 500(SNPINDEX:^GSPC) is the place to see and be seen. In 2013, by my estimate, 17 companies were given the honor of being selected, including Facebook(NASDAQ:FB), General Motors(NYSE:GM), and General Growth Properties(NYSE:GGP) -- see the table below for a complete list. Fool contributor John Maxfield discusses the prerequisites for being selected in the following video and the impact this has on a company's share price